BOCOM International·2025-08-11 06:22Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to multiple companies in the automotive sector, indicating a positive outlook for their future performance [2][12][13]. Core Insights - In July, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 54%, marking a new high for the year, with expectations for stable growth in the automotive market in August [1][5]. - The retail sales of passenger vehicles in July were 1.826 million units, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.3% but a month-on-month decline of 12.4% [5]. - The cumulative retail sales for the first seven months of 2025 reached 12.728 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.1% [5]. - Domestic brands outperformed the overall industry, with retail sales of 1.21 million units in July, a year-on-year increase of 14% [5]. - The report highlights that NEV retail sales in July were 987,000 units, with a year-on-year increase of 12% [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The automotive market entered a sales lull in July, with a slight decline in month-on-month sales but maintained year-on-year growth due to trade-in programs [5]. - The market share of domestic brands increased to 65.9%, while mainstream joint venture brands saw a decline in retail sales [5]. New Energy Vehicles - The NEV penetration rate for the first seven months of 2025 was 50.7%, with July's rate at 54%, an increase of 2.7 percentage points year-on-year [5]. - The report notes that the export of NEVs maintained a strong growth trend, with July exports totaling 213,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 120.4% [5]. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests that the upcoming launch of several new models, including Li Auto's i6 and the new XPeng P7, will enhance market supply and drive retail sales recovery [5]. - Companies to watch include BYD, XPeng Motors, and Geely, all rated as "Buy" due to their potential for growth and market performance [5][12].